99 eddie bauer sits low in back

[Andymann]

hey. i have a 99 v6 eddie bauer x. it has about 86000 miles on it, and everything is original (drive train, frame, etc etc) and it sits low in the back. is there anything i can do to return it to the stock riding height? its maybe sunk down an inch or two.. is this a common problem? my brother has a 00 eddie bauer x with only 60000 on it, and it does not sit this low. i have a reciever on the back, and rarely tow with it. any and all help or suggestions would be appreciated!!

 

[section525]

Very very very very common problem. You can add extended shackles, or add-a-leafs, or replace the springs.

 

[dmc80]

Shackles are the cheapest option. Anywhere from $25(autozone) to $75 for warrior 153. search war153 and you will find where to get them and how to put them on.

 

[Andymann]

hm so will replacing the springs return the rear of the truck to the stock ride height?

i think that shackles with mess with the way the truck rides, i want to basically return it to the stock ride height and ride style.. any suggestions?

 

[martybaker]

I just put on the shackle lift kit from autozone yesterday as a matter of fact. The back was 1 1/2" lower then the front. Worked great, now the back is about 1/2" higher then the front, and the kit only cost $17.99. Of course now I can see the lift kit, and it was bright silver, so I painted it all black so it wouldn't stand out.